Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. — Hippocrates, father of medicine, 431 B.C.
Did you know that you can treat a range of ailments by consuming certain foods, or eliminating others? It can be as intuitive as a bowl of chicken soup when you have a cold, or the avoidance of fatty junk foods when you have the runs.
We can help you to determine the best foods to eat and avoid based on your individual needs. A naturopathic doctor can order tests for nutritional status, food allergies or sensitivities. One useful tool that our clinic uses frequently is an Elimination Diet and Challenge. It can be explained quite simply: remove foods that are potential allergens, inflammatory and toxic for 2-4 weeks, and then challenge each food separately to determine its effect on you. During this digestive break, most people will experience an increase of energy, less digestive complaints, and less pain. It is a great way to start your journey to optimal health
Whether you want to learn how to eat for your health condition, use food instead of supplements, or find out which foods are making you feel ill, we have a solution for you. To start, how many of these top super foods do you eat on a regular basis?
Honey: anti-bacterial, anti-viral, wound healing
Blueberries: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, low Glycemic Index, cholesterol lowering, cardio protective, cognitive benefits, rich in fibre {eat organic}
Salmon: anti-inflammatory, low in calories and saturated fat, rich in protein and omega-3 fats, cardio protective, improved mood and cognition, lower in mercury than other large fish, {wild versus farmed to avoid contaminants such as PCBs}
Green Tea: anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, cardio protective, boosts metabolism and fat burning, brain protection
Broccoli family: anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, promotes phase 1 and 2 liver detox, rich in indole-3-carbinol and sulforaphane
Walnuts: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardio protective, rich in omega-3 fats
Turmeric: anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, pain reliever
Cinnamon: stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol, anti-microbial, warming
Ginger: anti-inflammatory, anti-nausea, gastrointestinal relief, warming
References: www.whfoods.com, http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/list.php